Senior Database Administrator

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) ensures compliance with technical, security, and IT policy guidelines for databases within complex, enterprise-level systems, supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role leads and performs cloud platform database administration for a large-scale, complex, high-performance enterprise Relational Data Service (RDS).

The DBA works closely with developers, ISSO, and engineers to develop, design, manage, and maintain RDS, ensuring effective integration among information systems and the IT infrastructure. They continuously improve, support, and align with industry standards, as well as emerging business and security requirements. Responsibilities include analyzing systems, performing testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhancing scalability, and meeting security requirements.